Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.
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Verse 3 is found in chapter 23 of Exodus. God establishes special protection for foreigners, widows, orphans, and vulnerable people. The legislation connects Israel’s experience as foreigners in Egypt with the obligation to act justly.
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Compare Exodus 23:3 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Du sollst den Geringen nicht beschönigen in seiner Sache.
Ni al pobre distinguirás en su causa.
Tampoco favorecerás al pobre en su pleito.
Tu ne favoriseras point le pauvre dans son procès.
Non avere altresì rispetto al povero nella sua lite.
Nem ao pobre favorecerás na sua demanda.
也不可在訴訟中偏袒貧寒人。
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